Traveling with a companion

Air France may require the presence of a travel companion for the safety of disabled or reduced-mobility passengers. His or her role is to assist in case of an emergency, particularly in the case of aircraft evacuation. A travel companion is required only in the following cases:

If the passenger has a severe mental disability that prevents him or her from understanding and applying safety instructions.

If the passenger is both blind and deaf, thereby preventing the possibility of communication with the crew.

If the passenger has a motor-based disability that physically prevents him or her from participating in an evacuation. Most paraplegics and people with paralysis or who are missing both arms can therefore travel without a travel companion. However, a travel companion is mandatory for most quadriplegics.

he or she is physically capable of participating in an aircraft evacuation,

he or she is able to understand and apply safety instructions.

The travel companion must meet the following requirements:

Be over the age of 18 and autonomous*.

Not taking care of a disabled or reduced-mobility passenger while also taking care of a child under the age of 4 (on flights in France and its overseas departments and territories), a child under the age of 5 (on international flights), or another disabled or reduced-mobility passenger**.

* With the exception of special cases. For more information, please contact a Saphir agent.
** Exemptions are possible. To learn more about exemption conditions, please inquire at the time of your booking.